What’s the difference between Personal Care and Companion Care? - Dominion Care Services
What's the difference between Personal Care and Companion Care?
Personal care providers, also known as self-directed services, are programs that help people take care of themselves. Self-directed personal care services give people the support they need to maintain their independence and continue living in the community by allowing them to direct their own care needs. Personal companion services, on the other hand, involve a person coming into your home and providing you with assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, housekeeping or laundry. There are many different types of companion services available depending on what is most important to you: an in-home companion that provides personal assistance and companionship; an at-home companion that assists you with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing or dressing; or adult day care that offers supervision and structured activities during the day if you cannot leave home alone.
Who is Eligible for Personal Care Services?
Anyone who needs help with their daily living activities can use personal care services. You can use this assistance as little or as much as you need. Some people only need assistance with specific tasks, like help getting dressed or preparing meals while others require around-the-clock care. You may be eligible for personal care services if you:
- Are older than age 65, younger people with disabilities may be eligible for services.
- Have a disability that prevents you from performing essential ADLs or IADLs.
- Are able to direct the type and amount of care you receive and understand the value of self direction.
- Have a budget that allows for certain types of care.
What are the benefits of personal care services?
Personal care services can help you maintain your independence and stay in your home as long as possible. They may allow you to avoid moving into an assisted living facility or nursing home, which can be costly and often isn’t helpful for a long period of time. - Self-directed programs allow you to retain control over your own care. You can direct the type and amount of services you receive and can change those as your needs change. - Personal care services can help you avoid getting assistance from family or friends and allow you to continue to be an important part of your loved ones’ lives. - Personal assistance allows you to stay in your home and avoid the loss of privacy, dignity and self-respect that often comes with living in a nursing home or assisted living facility.
How to Find and Select a Provider?
Personal care services program assigns you a personal care assistant (PCA) from a list of approved providers. You can use your PCA to help you with ADLs and IADLs, including - Meal preparation. - Bathing. - Dressing. - Grooming. - Transferring for bathroom visits and bed to wheelchair transfers. - Housekeeping. - Transportation.
- Assistance with completing income forms. - Respite services. - Other services as appropriate. - You can add or remove services as needed. - You can change providers if you are not satisfied.
What are the Pros and Cons of Personal Care Services? Pro:
● You have control over the amount and type of assistance you receive.
● You can have your PCA come to your home and avoid long drives to an office.
● You can hire a PCA to help you with a specific task that you need assistance with.
Cons:
● You have to share the care cost with the state.
● You may have to sign up for programs like Medicaid.
● You have to pay taxes on the amount of assistance you receive.
● PCAs can only work a certain number of hours per week or day.
What’s next?
If you are interested in personal care services, professionals at Dominion Care Services can help you in your task. Make sure to discuss your needs, abilities and requirements with the PCA you pick. This will ensure you get the care you need and deserve.
Personal care providers, also known as self-directed services, are programs that help people take care of themselves. Self-directed personal care services give people the support they need to maintain their independence and continue living in the community by allowing them to direct their own care needs.
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